BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MDW→CLE

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Cleveland, OH (CLE) flight delay odds

77.8% of 1,108 official scheduled MDW-to-CLE flights arrived on time; 13.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.8%arrived on time
13.1%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
1,108scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to CLE?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLE departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.7% of 142 flights. Night was lowest at 50.9% across 53 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning14288.7%5.6%0.7%
Late morning19085.3%8.9%2.1%
Afternoon38282.2%9.2%1.0%
Evening34168.3%19.1%1.5%
Night5350.9%37.7%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to CLE?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLE weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 169 flights. Monday was lowest at 70.0% across 170 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17070.0%17.6%2.4%
Tuesday16987.6%8.3%0.6%
Wednesday16484.1%7.3%0.6%
Thursday16879.2%10.7%1.8%
Friday16877.4%16.7%0.6%
Saturday11872.9%12.7%2.5%
Sunday15171.5%18.5%0.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to CLE?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-CLE airline threshold: 77.8% of 1,108 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,10877.8%13.1%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to CLE?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLE month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 108 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 67.5% across 114 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511467.5%22.8%0.0%
August 202510877.8%12.0%0.9%
September 202510893.5%4.6%0.0%
October 20259479.8%11.7%0.0%
November 20258472.6%14.3%4.8%
December 20258973.0%15.7%0.0%
January 20267177.5%15.5%2.8%
February 20267184.5%9.9%0.0%
March 20268769.0%17.2%4.6%
April 20268679.1%8.1%1.2%
May 20268785.1%6.9%0.0%
June 202610975.2%16.5%1.8%

What drove MDW to CLE delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-CLE delay category, accounting for 50.0% of 12,652 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.6%
Late aircraft50.0%
National airspace11.4%
Weather4.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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